PV module recycling gains momentum as waste volumes surge globally
A comprehensive new report from IEA PVPS Task 12 reveals how countries around the world are managing the growing volumes of end-of-life solar modules, implementing regulations and scaling recycling infrastructure to handle the expected increment in PV waste over the coming decades.
‘I discovered the importance of letting results speak louder than words’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Maribel Gonzalez, Commercial Director Company at UK-based Brighter Green Engineering. She says breaking through traditional barriers required patience, confidence, and a focus on excellence. “Continuous learning became a personal compass; every challenge was a chance to adapt and grow,” she states.
Spain updates grid rules to expand energy storage, renewables integration
Spain has overhauled its grid-access rules to support energy storage, granting hybrid renewables-plus-storage projects equal dispatch priority and full revenue rights for stored electricity.
Sunny summer forecast for South America despite La Niña
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that emergence of a weak La Niña in the tropical Pacific is expected to reinforce sunny conditions over the southern parts of the continent, including Chile, Argentina, and southern Brazil.
Dutch energy suppliers update electricity origin reporting after review
The Dutch energy regulator has confirmed that all energy suppliers now provide verified electricity origin data, improving transparency for households and businesses.
Bahrain launches tender for 100 MW solar project
The BAJ Solar IPP projects is planned to have a capacity of 100 MW and to be located near Bilaj Al Jazayer, on the Southwest coast of Bahrain.
France certifies first solar panels eligible for reduced 5.5% VAT
France’s Certisolis approved four Voltec Solar panels and one Meyer Burger module with carbon footprints under 530 kg CO₂/kWp, making them potentially eligible for the country’s 5.5% VAT rate.
China’s polysilicon prices stabilize amid consolidation push
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Ark Energy wins approval for 435 MW solar and storage project in Australia
Australia’s New South Wales government has approved Ark Energy’s AUD 1.2 billion ($780 million) hybrid project combining 435 MW of solar generation with a 475 MW/2,200 MWh battery system in the Northern Rivers region.
Jakson Green, Blueleaf secure funding for 840 MW of solar in India
Jakson Green and Blueleaf Energy have secured financing from Axis Bank for 840 MW of solar capacity in Rajasthan, completing funding for their jointly owned 1 GW portfolio in India.
